Lewisboro Police Reports March 10-16

Advice for handling deceased birds 

A dead eagle was reported Wednesday, March 12, on private property on Cove Road, South Salem. On arrival, police saw a deceased bird they believed to be a hawk, not an eagle. The officer contacted the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation authorities who advised that the homeowner don gloves, an N95 mask and eye protection and place the bird in a garbage bag and then into two other garbage bags before putting it in their garbage, due to precautions regarding bird flu. Police relayed this information to the homeowner.

PB&J for dinner sparks disagreement

On Saturday, March 15, police went to a home in South Salem for a domestic incident. A man was very upset because he’d been told he would have to eat peanut butter and jelly for dinner. He told a female in the house it was wrong she didn’t cook and then proceeded to knock items off his bureau. She said she didn’t cook because she went out with friends. He told police he believes she must cook his dinner because he “works hard and pays the mortgage.” A New York state domestic incident report was completed. 

Monday, March 10

9:08 a.m. — Police responded to a parking complaint at a location in Goldens Bridge. On arrival they saw multiple vehicles including a truck and a trailer parked on opposite sides of the roadway causing a traffic obstruction. All operators were contacted and agreed to park on a northbound shoulder of the roadway. Police stayed on scene until all vehicles were moved. 

2:33 p.m. — A caller reported a suspicious vehicle on Deer Run Road. Police saw one car legally parked and nothing suspicious. 

3:26 p.m. — Vista firefighters were on scene extinguishing a shed fire reported on Tommys Lane, South Salem. The flames had spread through about 100 feet of brush in a wooded area. South Salem firefighters arrived and all flames were extinguished. Police say the fire was caused by discarded fireplace ashes still smoldering. 

9:05 p.m. — Police and Westchester EMS went to a home in Goldens Bridge where a person was reported as either having a cardiac condition or an anxiety attack. No further information was provided.

9:30 p.m. — A caller on Apple Hill Court reported a drone flying over homes. Police did not observe any drones. 

Tuesday, March 11

8:20 a.m. — One car rear-ended another on Route 121, Cross River. Minor damage was incurred to both vehicles but neither required a tow. One driver complained of minor neck pain but declined medical attention. 

10:40 a.m. — A resident on  Hillcrest Court reported seeing on their video surveillance a man exiting a black car holding a power tool and coming onto their property. The caller was concerned as they weren’t home. Police went to the residence and checked that all was secure, which it was. The homeowner was informed of the officer’s findings. 

2:14 p.m. — A loose dog was reported on Route 121 near Sullivan Road, South Salem. Police arrived and recognized the dog as living in the neighborhood and having come down a long driveway; five other dogs who looked just like this dog were visible on the driveway. The owner came out and the errant pup was handed to him. 

Wednesday, March 12

7:28 p.m. — Police went to Todd Road North, Katonah, after suspicious activity was reported around an open garage door. Police went to have a look and found an open garage door but the door to the interior of the home was securely locked. It was surmised the garbage company came to collect the filled cans and forgot to close the door. The homeowner asked if the police could close the door. 

10:04 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a car in a ditch on Chapel Road, Waccabuc. On arrival they saw an unoccupied blue Subaru which was traced back to a South Salem resident. A tow was called. The registered owner was contacted by phone; he told police he thought his car was home. When told it crashed in Waccabuc, he claimed he had no idea what happened. He said his wife normally drives the car and that she came home a little while ago and went straight to bed. Police asked him to check on her and he said she was fine. He was advised to call the tow company to check on his car. 

Thursday, March 13

9:35 a.m. — A man having a panic attack was reported in a parking lot in South Salem. Police met with him and about 15 minutes later he told officers he was OK to drive home. 

10:19 a.m. — Harassment was reported by a Goldens Bridge resident who said a man appeared on his doorstep and was violently knocking on his door. The caller opened the door and the man began talking about something that happened earlier that day at a bus stop and he was looking for a male who lived at the home. The resident said that person wasn’t there and the man should come back later. Police later talked to the two people who said they were involved in a shoving incident at the bus stop. It was decided this matter was not going to be pursued by the perceived injured party and both individuals agreed to stay away from each other. 

11:05 a.m. — Police went to the Shell gas station on Route 35 after a clerk reported a male using a fake ID to purchase tobacco products. The clerk said two males came in and that one used what was believed to be a fake ID from Illinois to buy tobacco pouches. An officer found the pair at Cameron’s Deli and asked about the purchases from the gas station. One boy was told to call his mother. Police advised her that her son had committed a crime and she said she and her husband would talk to the youth after school. She said she did not want the fake ID or the nicotine pouches he purchased and that police could dispose of them. No further police action was taken at this time. 

3:16 p.m. — A Howe Street resident told police her husband saw on their video surveillance two people entering their home. Police went to the home and saw that all was secure. The caller later reported it looked like no one had actually entered the home, but maybe the men had come to the door. 

Friday, March 14 

5:04 p.m. — While patrolling Route 123 an officer saw a white van traveling with rear passengers not wearing seatbelts. A couple of people were observed sitting on tools at the traffic stop. The operator said they didn’t have a license and showed an ID from El Salvador. The van was towed and tickets for no seat belts were issued. 

Saturday, March 15

4:00 p.m. — Police went to a home in South Salem after a fire was reported burning. They found a small campfire in the backyard. The resident was advised of the no burn law in Westchester and the fire was extinguished. 

9:14 p.m. — Police and emergency personnel went to a home in Waccabuc after the resident fell after passing out. He advised responders he’d been drinking wine and beer and had also smoked a joint. He was evaluated by a paramedic and refused further treatment. 

Sunday, March 16

9:37 p.m. — A North Salem resident who suffered a severe wrist laceration after dropping a large bread knife while cleaning it was assisted by Lewisboro Police, county firefighters and North Salem ambulance personnel. The patient was transported to an unidentified hospital. 

— Eve Marx, Staff reporter This report was made from official reports provided by the Lewisboro Police Department.